Pakistani leader Mohammad Rizwan has blamed the culture of the country behind the “unpredictable” cricket record of the team. Rizwan led the highest successful chase of Pakistan in ODIs, where the hosts reached 353 in 49 overs to enter the final of the Tri-Nations series on Wednesday. Rizwan played a captain of a captain not to stay at 122, while vice-captain Salman Ali Agha 134 struck for his first century. Rizwan and his Deputten added 260 points, the second largest ODI standard for the 4th Wicket when Pakistan recovered from 91/3 to finally get over the line comfortably.
When he was asked to explain the reason behind the unpredictable character of Pakistan Cricket team, Rizwan blamed the culture of the country behind the same thing.
“The answer to this is very long because the unpredictability factor posts is because of our culture. It has always been the case. Our children do not know what to do in life. So if you look at our cricket, whether it is Australia, Zimbabwe Or even today there has always been this unpredictability, “said Rizwan during a press conference.
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Rizwan also attributed the success of the team against South Africa to divine intervention and strategic planning.
“When God helps, you break all kinds of records. We made our full efforts. We wanted to limit them to 320, but Klaasen brought them to 350. When we went back after the first innings, Khushdil said we had pursued 350 earlier. We will Being able to do it, because champion teams play this way, “said Rizwan during the presentation ceremony after the game.
“When we went back after the first innings, Khushdil (Shah) said that we had pursued 350 earlier, so those were inspiring words.”
Rizwan and Agha's 260-run partnership was highest for the 4th Wicket in ODIs for Pakistan, which broke the record of 206 between Mohammad Yousuf and Shoaib Malik.
Pakistan now takes new Zeeland in the final on Friday, hoping to avenge their defeat in the opening match of the tournament.
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